backstage
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/ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
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/ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
in the area behind the scenes in a theater
We went backstage to see the actors before the show.
in a way that is not public or open
There was a lot of backstage dealing to get the project approved.
relating to the area behind the scenes in a theater
The crew was busy in the backstage area preparing for the performance.
done secretly and not openly
There was some backstage maneuvering to change the rules.